Election 2016: Everything You Need To Know (The vote M&M’S® 2016)

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Elections have a powerful influence on all of our daily lives. Candidates are in the fight of their lives as they strive to win the people's trust.

Learn about the candidates and where they stand on the issues that matter to you.

REMINDERS : This is not a Political Matter - M&M’S brought their own brand of spontaneous fun to the elections and launches the Vote M&M’S® 2016 Campaign.

This is for FUN :) with our favorite  M&Ms chocolate characters.

The Vote M&M’S® 2016 Campaign heated up at the exciting Miting de Avance, held at the Makati Coliseum last April 22, 2016. 

Who are the Candydates?

Guests cheered the arrival of Red, Yellow and Green as they made their grand entrance from the M&M’S® Motorcade and the three M&M’S® Characters went on to wow the crowd as they danced, debated and posed with fans. 

The event was a fun way to get to know the three M&M’S® candydates vying to win the M&M’S® Character of the Year Award. At the Q&A, the three characters revealed their fun personalities as they answered all-important questions like Why should I vote for you? and showcased their talent at a dance-off supported by their respective cheer squad. 

Guests were also able to play games like the ring toss, swim in the ball pit and win colorful M&M’S® merchandise. Of course, they all stopped by the ballot box to support their candydate and took home souvenir photos decked in the paraphernalia of their favorite M&M’S® character.

 Henry Azcarraga, Mars Chocolate, Philippines Country Director. 

“Last year, the M&M’S® Characters had a fantastic time visiting the Philippines’ most popular tourist sites. Red, Yellow and Green loved it here so much that they couldn’t resist coming back and bringing their own brand of spontaneous fun to the elections,” said Henry Azcarraga, Mars Chocolate, Philippines Country Director. 

Fans of the M&M’S® characters can still join the Vote M&M’S® 2016 campaign and get the chance to win a P5,000 in cash or M&M’S® merchandise at the weekly raffle.

Will you vote Matapang and Magaling Red? A powerful and a fearless leader, Red is the candydate who will see you through tough times.

Or will you support Kabarkada ng Bayan Yellow? The friendliest candydate, Yellow is always seeing the sunny side of things. If you’re looking for someone sweet and reliable, then he’s your choice. 

And last but definitely not least is Ang Confidently Smart Bae-yani Green. The epitome of Girl Power, Green is one magnetic candydate and with her charm and wit, voters are sure to find her irresistible.

How do I register to vote?

To vote, simply post a caption on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram on your chosen candidate with the corresponding hashtags: I vote Red! #mmsred, I vote Yellow! #mmsyellow or I vote Green! #mmsgreen, and get the chance to win prizes weekly!

Voting period is from 15th April till 15th May 2016. Then watch out as we announce the winner of the Vote M&M’S® 2016 Campaign on 20th May 2016 online.

So will it be “Mr Know-It-All” Red, optimist Yellow or confident Green? 

I vote for #mmsyellow

The race is on between these three colorful candy-dates at the Vote M&M’S® 2016 Campaign!

For more information on the campaign, visit the M&M’S® Philippines Facebook page.

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Election Fever: Who is your favorite candydate? Join Vote M&M’S® 2016 Campaign !

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MANILA, Philippines — This summer, the M&M’S® Characters are back in the Philippines to join the hot election as rightful candydates.

M&M’S® is bringing their own brand of spontaneous fun to the elections and launches the Vote M&M’S® 2016 Campaign.

You can vote for any of the three M&M’S® candydates vie for a chance to win cash prizes and M&M’S® merchandise.

Who is your favorite candydate? 

Will you support Matapang and Magaling Red? A fearless leader, Red is the candydate who will see you through tough times.

Or will it be the Kabarkada ng Bayan Yellow? The friendliest candydate, Yellow is always seeing the sunny side of things. If you’re looking for someone sweet and reliable, then he’s your choice.

But don’t count out the Ang Confidently Smart Bae-yani Green. The epitome of Girl Power, Green is one magnetic candydate and with her charm and intelligence, voters are sure to find her irresistible.

Still can’t decide who to support? Then don’t miss the chance to see all three candydates as they go around Manila to campaign for your vote.

Be a part of the Miting de Avance, happening on April 22 at the Makati Coliseum. Meet & greet the three candy-dates and hear them out as they rally for your vote. Get your photo taken at the photo booth and cast your votes for your chance to win fun prizes! Or catch the M&M’S® Motorcade happening in selected barangays and more fun M&M’S® Vote activities at selected LRT Stations happening this summer – cast your vote, play fun games and win M&M’S® products! For the schedule of activities, visit the M&M’S® Philippines Facebook page.

Vote for the candydate of your choice and get to win cool prizes! 

And if you want to vote at your convenience, simply post the caption of your choice – I vote Red! #mmsred or I vote Yellow! #mmsyellow or I vote Green! #mmsgreen on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram to win prizes weekly!

Voting period is from 15th April – 15th May 2016. Then watch out as we announce the M&M’S® winner of the Vote M&M’S® 2016 Campaign on 20th May 2016 online.

So will it be “Matapang and Magaling” Red, Kabarkada ng Bayan Yellow or Ang Confidently Smart Bae-yani Green? Make your voice heard and support your favorite candy-date at Vote M&M’S® 2016 Campaign!

Visit the M&M’S® Philippines page on Facebook for more information on the Vote M&M’S® 2016 Campaign

M&M’S® Characters are Red (‪#‎mmsred‬), Yellow (‪#‎mmsyellow‬) and Green (‪#‎mmsgreen‬) 

Join #‎VoteMMs2016‬ campaign! See you ! 

Me? I vote  ‪‪#‎mmsyellow‬ the friendly M&M 

M&M'S® Yellow is a child at heart, Yellow sees the good in everything and is a friend to everyone.

Join the fun as M&M’S Characters live here in the Philippines!

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People always love M&M's, the "colorful button-shaped chocolates as they were originated in the United States in 1941, and are now sold in as many as 100 countries. The company's longest-lasting slogan reflects this: "Melts in your mouth, not in your hand."

For the past weeks, I am exciting to meet M&Ms characters as we were informed that they will be here in the country this April for the M&Ms Philippine Tour.

“Mr Know-It-All” Red, cool Blue, optimist Yellow, sexy and confident Green and worrisome Orange – these world-famous M&M’S Characters drove their Filipino fans wild at a meet-the-fans session at The Atrium, Eastwood Mall.

These irresistible M&M’S Characters are here in Manila for a first-hand experience of fun in the Philippines whilst spreading their own brand of spontaneous fun! 

From now till 31st May 2015, they will be sharing the excitement of our favorite M&M’S Chocolate and Merchandise, making in-store appearances and introducing exciting activities such as the M&M’S Pose Pinoy Selfie Contest. 

Henry Azcarraga, Mars Chocolate, Southeast Asia Country Director and Luis Manzano with the M&M’S Characters

“The campaign – “M&M’S ®Philippines Tour” is a one and a half month campaign to reintroduce the much loved M&M’S Characters who, through in-store appearances and activities, will share the spontaneous fun and excitement of M&M’S Chocolates. We are excited for this tour to be in the Philippines as we Filipinos know the true meaning of the word “Fun”,” said Henry Azcarraga, Mars Chocolate, Southeast Asia Country Director.

Also joining in the fun is local celebrity Luis Manzano who had the opportunity to show the M&M’S® Characters the famous sights of Philippines. “I was so excited when I found out that I was going to tour with the M&M’S® Characters around the Philippines. During the tour, I made sure that Red, Yellow, Blue, Green and Orange had a true Filipino time! And they made sure I experienced the fun of M&M'S® Chocolate, the world's No. 1 Chocolate brand,” said Luis Manzano. 

M&M’S Characters Live in Manila

Luis Manzano 

From 24th to 26th April, patrons of the Eastwood Mall are invited to join the M&M’S Characters and Luis Manzano for a fun-filled weekend of activities with exciting prizes to be won. Fans can also get their hands on custom designed M&M’S brand apparel and participate in the Pose Pinoy Selfinas Contest. All you have to do is catch your favorite M&M’S Character during the mall show and in store appearances, document your encounter through a selfie and share your selfie by uploading it to your online social account with hashtag #MMsPh2015 and stand a chance to win exciting prizes!

Visit the M&M’S Philippines on Facebook for more information on the M&M’s Philippines Tour

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About Mars, Incorporated

In 1911, Frank C. Mars made the first Mars candies in his Tacoma, Washington kitchen and established Mars’ first roots as a confectionery company. In the 1920s, Forrest E. Mars, Sr. joined his father in business and together they launched the MILKY WAY bar. In 1932, Forrest, Sr. moved to the United Kingdom with a dream of building a business based on the objective of creating a “mutuality of benefits for all stakeholders” – this objective serves as the foundation of Mars, Incorporated today. Based in McLean, Virginia, Mars has net sales of more than $33 billion, six business segments including Petcare, Chocolate, Wrigley, Food, Drinks, Symbioscience, and more than 72,000 Associates worldwide that are putting its Principles into action to make a difference for people and the planet through its performance.

Mars brands include: Petcare – PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, KITEKAT®, BANFIELD® Pet Hospital and NUTRO®; Chocolate – M&M’S®, SNICKERS®, DOVE®, GALAXY®, MARS®, MILKY WAY® and TWIX®; Wrigley – DOUBLEMINT®, EXTRA®, ORBIT® and 5™ chewing gums, SKITTLES® and STARBURST® candies, and ALTOIDS® AND LIFESAVERS® mints. Food – UNCLE BEN’S®, DOLMIO®, EBLY®, MASTERFOODS®, SEEDS OF CHANGE® and ROYCO®; Drinks – ALTERRA COFFEE ROASTERS™, THE BRIGHT TEA COMPANY™, KLIX® and FLAVIA®; Symbioscience – COCOAVIA® and WISDOM PANEL®.